Kimber Series II Detail Strip

[Sisco]

I think the time has come to detail strip the Kimber. I consider myself a little above average in mechanical abilities yet the thought of doing so is a little intimidating, never had a 1911 apart except for field stripping.
I have the Wilson Combat Maintenance Manual, it's very descriptive but they are using a series 80 Colt. What differences will I encounter with the Series II?

 

[Tony Z]

Check it out. This should help you.

Tony Z

http://www.sightm1911.com/Care/1911_Maintain.htm

 

[1911Tuner]

Series 2 Kimber

I haven't been into a Series 2 as yet, so I don't know if there are any
subtle nuances to be on the lookout for. I have heard that in order to
detail the slide, that the rear sight has to be removed.

Since the only visualization that I can come up with on the frame is the
push-rod between the grip safety and where it comes out of the frame,
I'd say that it's probably pretty straightforward 1911 after that part comes out. I could be wrong...Somebody here SOMEwhere has been into one.
Put out the call! They will answer.

Luck to ya!
Tuner

 

[Stasher1]

The only Kimber I've completely stripped is my stainless Pro Carry II, but it should be pretty much the same. For the most part it breaks down just like a standard 1911. The only difference is the FPS and associated parts.

The rear sight hold the spring and plunger for the FPS in the slide and the other half of the FPS is held in place by the sear/disconnector pin. You'll see exactly what i'm talking about once you start taking it apart. It's really very simple.


I just found this at the "other" site...

http://www.1911forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=54649

 

[1911Tuner]

The answer is in!

Many thanks Stasher! Kimber-2 owners...Proceed!

Tuner

 

[9x19]

If its the latest version with an external extractor, then there are some differences there as well.

Depressing the FPS, and firing pin allows the firing pin stop to come down and off the rear of the slide. This frees the firing pin and spring to be removed out the rear of the slide AND ALSO frees the rear extractor plunger and spring to me removed from the rear of the slide, which will free the front extractpr plunger and extractor to be removed from the ejection port.

Be careful to note the position of the front plunger as it has a flat on one side and must be reinstalled in the same orientation.

 

[1911Tuner]

External Extractor K-2

9X19 tosses in yet more good information! Many thanks and a tip of the
hat, sir.

 

[Sisco]

It's in a bunch of pieces-parts all over the coffee table at this minute.
I'll get everything all cleaned up and lubricated then see if I have any parts left over when I get it back together.
Keep watching for a thread entitled "How the hell does this $#%*@ go back together"

 

[1911Tuner]

Parts on the Table

Sisco said:

Keep watching for a thread entitled "How the hell does this $#%*@ go back together"

Fell outta the chair on that one! ROFL

 

[Sisco]

Normally I do this kind of stuff out in the garage but it's just too cold out there. That and watching the Colts kick the meadow muffins out of the Broncos is just too much fun. Would've used the kitchen table but the wife has it claimed for a sewing project.
Do have to run to the garage to clean parts, wife doesn't care for the smell of Hoppes #9. Never been able to understand that.

 

[Sisco]

OK! It's all back together, no leftover parts and all systems appear to be functioning fine.
While I had it apart I broke out the Dremmel and did some polishing.

Made some of you wince there didn't I?

I just polished the trigger and the sides of the hammer. Painted the holes in the trigger black to match the edges of the hammer, looks good even if I do say so myself.
Thanks for all the input!

 

[Stasher1]

OK! It's all back together, no leftover parts and all systems appear to be functioning fine.

That's funny...when I put mine back together I had a few parts left over. I'm sure it's just a coincidence that they were all related to that Series II FPS...

 

[Sisco]

While I had the Dremmel out I did the slide stop and thumb safety too.
Also, after I was done I stumbled across this website, it might be helpful to someone someday.
http://www.kerensky.net/pics/series2/